Council approves replat, vacates 10-foot utility easement in Halifax Estates Section 7

The Troy City Council adopted Ordinance O24-20-25 on Sept. 2, approving the replat of in Lots 11701 and 11702 in the Halifax Estates Subdivision Section 7 and vacating a 10-foot utility easement recorded between the two lots.

The buildings and utilities committee reported on Aug. 25 that two lots are being combined into one lot and that council action is required to vacate the utility easement between them. The committee recommended preparing legislation approving the replat and authorizing the Director of Public Service and Safety to execute any documents necessary for the easement vacation; the committee also supported emergency legislation so home construction could proceed without delay.

Council moved to suspend readings and adopted the ordinance the same night. Roll-call votes were recorded; the ordinance was adopted and will allow the affected lot owners and builders to proceed with development activities subject to the city's recording requirements and any outstanding utility or permitting conditions.

The ordinance as adopted did not list specific lot owner names or an implementation schedule in the public meeting record. Specific coordination with affected utilities or easement holders was not detailed in the meeting minutes included in the transcript.